Dublin is one of the biggest markets for Bellator, Strong ties to SBG Ireland and John Kavanagh allowing the prospects to get opportunity for Bellator.
Mixture of best fighters on the Bellator roster, Rising Bellator fighters and prospects.
Main Event is Gegard Mousasi vs Austin Vanderford for the Bellator Middleweight Title. Fight is definitely in Gegard’s favor as Mousasi is one of the best fighters ever and most underrated.
Brian Moore vs Jornel Lugo
Brian Moore part of the SBG Ireland system, Tough Irish fighter vs the rising All-Around talent Jornel Lugo. Jornel Lugo is the Bantamweight version of Neil Magny.
Lugo first fight in 2022 will be against Brian Moore definitely his toughest test up to date, Moore has the strength, mental toughness to go the distance.
Brian Moore record of 14-8 meanwhile Lugo record of 7-0.
Both Bantamweights are battling for the top 10 climb as Lugo is ranked #9 as Brian Moore is currently not ranked.
Lugo was to defeat Brian Moore in his homeland this will be a huge win for moving forward as all the Ireland fans will be cheering for Brian Moore.
Don’t expect this fight to be a battle more of a two round fight by finish.
Brett Johns vs Khurshed Kakhorov
Cage Warriors former Bantamweight Champion and UFC fighter tested free agency and lost against Danny Sabatello, Looking for his first BELLATOR win against Khurshed Kakhorov.
Kakhorov comes out of the SBG Ireland GYM trains with James Gallagher, Brian Moore, Brad Katona. Big time prospect coming out of Europe.
Brett Johns wants that respectable win to get himself in the top ten rankings, Fighting in the United Kingdom crowd.
“I want to make an impact in this division, I want a big win and Friday is the first step in putting that all into place.”
https://mymmanews.com/brett-johns-is-all-smiles-ahead-of-bellator-275-after-overcoming-covid-19-and-staff-infection/
Time to prove his worth to Bellator in a highly technical battle that ends him with the win.
Khasan Magomedsharipov
Little brother of Zabit is one exremely talented fighter, Fights exactly like Zabit and so far looks even better than his big brother. Special all-around talent with these different style of kicks. He can wrestle with you.
Khasan is only a baby at 21 years old, Watching a Bellator star in the making and a future Bellator Featherweight Champion.
Darragh Kelley
Next generation of SBG Ireland fighters lead with Darragh Kelley. 23 year old Irishman looks like a seasoned MMA veteran already.
Never made his MMA pro debut as he has an Amateur record of 9-0 winning the Clan Wars Featherweight Champion.
Kelley reminds me of Carlos Condit, Jake Shields because of his body frame, Controlling pace and just like Shields hunting for takedowns.
Looking forward to Kelly’s pro debut at Bellator 275, Hopefully Scott Coker signs Kelley as he’s one of the best prospects coming out of Ireland.
Lee Hammond
2018 IMMAF World Championship Lightweight Champion making his first appearance with Bellator.
Lee Hammond looked very good in his pro debut, Love the way he controlled the fight, Uses his length against the smaller fighter.
Since he trains with Conor McGregor he has that similar taekwondo, Counter punching, Leg Kicks fighting style.
Impressed what I seen his pro debut, I hope Hammond and Bellator come to a deal. Hammond can really prosper, Grow the right way under Bellator.
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